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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,997.67, 812,795.26 and 359,938.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,997.67, 812,795.26 and 359,938.35 is: 496,701.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,997.67 : 812,795.26 = 359,938.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,997.67/812,795.26 = 359,938.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,997.67x = 812,795.26 × 359,938.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,997.67x = 292,556,183,872.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,556,183,872.38/588,997.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,701.77

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